Rental Property Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2019 · 135 posts · 160 votes
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@Benjamin Sulka There are a few meetups on Eventbrite, meetup and BP meetups. The one at Pins hosted by Greenly Mortgage is good. I can send you a list
I'm looking to get active in the Cleveland/near Cleveland markets this year and I'm interested in networking with other local investors.
What local real estate groups/meetups would you recommend? I'm also looking to connect with others on BP as well.
I greatly appreciate any thoughts.
-Ben Sulka, aspiring real estate investor
I have extensive experience there doing about 500 deals, nothing I have not done or not know about all of the Cleveland markets. However, you need to be cash to get the best deals. I was in town last week, picked up 9 more doors.
Its ALL about knowledge and your team
Good luck
What parts of Cleveland are you buying in right now?
Nathan,
I haven't purchased anything yet. I'm graduating from college today and I'm looking to purchase sometime in the next year or so.
I'm looking to do an owner occ/house hack because this is the most reasonable way for me to get in the game with moderate cash reserves.
I personally have 8+ units in Cleveland and more in Columbus and my team primarily helped me to make the managing of these properties easier. Let me know if you need any help in finding a good neighborhood to start on.
What neighborhoods in Cleveland are you going after at the moment?
I'm into the Lakewood area recently but in Cleveland, anything on the West side is practically a good place to invest in. Cudell is also getting some attention.
Lakewood checks all the boxes regarding location. The homes have extremely small lots but that saves on landscaping cost/time. Their market must have become aware of how good they are as the same homes that went for $175k now go for well over $300k Also, MLS inventory in Lakewood is less than 15 homes. Supply and demand ;(
Lakewood Park is one my favorites.
Yeah, that is true. That is why I cold call everyday. I want to find those off market deals for myself and my clients. There is that saying, "Ask and you will receive."
@Benjamin Sulka There are a few meetups on Eventbrite, meetup and BP meetups. The one at Pins hosted by Greenly Mortgage is good. I can send you a list
Hi Josh, would you mind sending me a list as well ? I am in the Cleveland area and would love to connect with other investors.